Job Title: Interim Administrative Officer – Housing (Maintenance & Compliance)
Location: West Sussex (Office-based)
Contract: Interim – 6 months initially
Working Pattern: Full-time or Part-time considered
Rate: £23 per hour
Overview
A Local Authority in West Sussex is seeking a highly organised and hardworking Interim Administrative Officer to support their Housing Maintenance and Compliance teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy public sector environment, providing key administrative support to ensure housing services run efficiently for local residents.
Key Responsibilities
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Acting as a first point of contact for residents, handling incoming calls and enquiries in a professional and helpful manner
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Scheduling and booking maintenance and compliance jobs for housing properties
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Liaising with internal teams, contractors, and residents to coordinate works
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Maintaining accurate records and updating internal IT systems
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Providing general administrative support to the Maintenance and Compliance teams
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Ensuring queries and requests are logged and processed efficiently
Requirements
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Strong organisational and administrative skills
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Confident handling phone enquiries and dealing with residents
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Good IT literacy and ability to work with internal systems and databases
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
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Previous experience working within Public Sector Housing or Social Housing
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Administrative experience within the public sector
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Experience supporting property, maintenance, repairs, or compliance related teams
Additional Information
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Office-based role in West Sussex
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Part-time or full-time working arrangements will be considered
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Initial 6-month contract with the opportunity to apply for a permanent role following an upcoming service restructure
This role would suit an organised administrator with strong communication skills who enjoys supporting operational teams and delivering good service to residents